Anti-Drug Committee & Anti-Ragging Committee

ANTI DRUG COMMITTEE

An anti-drug committee in a college is a formal body established to maintain a drug-free campus by prohibiting the possession, consumption, or sale of drugs and alcohol by students and staff. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the well-being of the campus community through awareness, prevention, and enforcement measures.

OBJECTIVES

The main objectives of an anti-drug committee include:

• Awareness:To educate students about the ill effects and dangers of drug and alcohol abuse on their physical and mental health.
• Prevention:To stop the initiation of drug use and prevent the progression to addiction among those already exposed.
• Environment:To ensure that the college premises, including hostels and surrounding areas, are entirely free of drugs and alcohol.
• Support:To provide confidential counselling and support services to students struggling with substance abuse issues.
• Engagement:To engage and motivate students to become active volunteers and advocates for anti-drug initiatives.

ROLES AND FUNCTIONS

The committee undertakes various activities to achieve its objectives:

• Organizing awareness programs:Conducting seminars, workshops, guest lectures by experts, and film screenings on drug abuse prevention.
• Enforcing policy:Imposing a total ban on the use and possession of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products within the campus, and ensuring strict penalties for violations.
• Monitoring and reporting:Carrying out regular and surprise inspections in hostels, cafeterias, and other areas. Establishing a confidential system for students to report drug-related concerns.
• Collaboration with authorities:Working with local police, the Narcotics Control Bureau, and government-authorized health agencies and rehabilitation centres to implement effective initiatives and get professional help for students in need.
• Promoting positive activities:Encouraging students to participate in sports, physical exercise, yoga, meditation, and other healthy lifestyle choices.
• Information dissemination:Displaying prominent anti-drug posters, hoardings, and banners across the campus.
• Peer policing:Encouraging students to look out for one another and report any observed drug use to the relevant authorities within the committee.

COMMITTEE COMPOSISTION

An anti-drug committee typically comprises a diverse group of members to ensure a holistic approach:

• Principal/Director (Chairman)
• Faculty members and staff representatives
• Counsellors or healthcare professionals
• Student representatives (e.g., from the student council, NSS, NCC)
• Parent representatives
• Local community members, such as a police officer or lawyer